Our family just made it back from a whirlwind trip to Dallas Theological Seminary to see my youngest brother graduate. The 14 hour car trip (one way) was certainly worth it!!!
Josiah, though he tried to pack himself, didn't go. He stayed home with Eric's parents and had a terrific time. For a child high on energy and still needing naps, this was the best place for him to be. However, when we returned, he let us know he was rather mad we had left him. We're still trying to win him back.
The rest of the Nelson clan, including a great aunt, was present and accounted for. Here are the cousins enjoying a Texas-style BBQ, served by the DTS faculty and complete with petting zoo, pony rides, and inflatables for the kids.
"You been farming long?"
Jared and Michelle...may you remember these years with fondness.
Waiting for the ceremony to begin. The kids were well-entertained for the moment with their Nintendo DS games.
The theology graduates...Jared is somewhere in the back row. Trust me.
Howard Hendricks is retiring after 60 years of service and touching 12,000-13,000 students. Here Mark Bailey is presenting a special award to "Prof."
The man of the hour pictured with my parents and Rachel...it was so good to see Jared graduate and celebrate with him!
2 comments:
So glad to see the trip went well! That's quite a way to drive in a short weekend! Hope the hours were full of peace and joy. :)
Erin--the drive was even better than might be expected. Eric is very good at making up games for the kids to play. After we spend several hours in the car, everyone gets a bit silly. On the way home, we got to laughing so hard I got sick to my stomach! :) Thanks for your warm thoughts. I can't wait to hear how your trip went!
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